Family Violence

The Family Violence module (Violencia Familiar o de Género) provides comprehensive tools for documenting, tracking, and managing domestic violence cases with focus on victim protection and case follow-up.

Overview

This critical module handles:

Domestic violence case registration
Victim and accused party documentation
Protective measure tracking
Detention status monitoring
Case narrative documentation
Inter-agency coordination support

Sensitive Data: This module handles highly sensitive information about violence victims. Strict confidentiality and access control measures must be maintained.

Case Registration System

Jurisdictional Assignment

Each case is assigned to specific law enforcement units:

Regional Unit Selection

UNIDAD REGIONALSelect from available Regional Units (UR) using dynamic dropdown:

SELECT id, nombre 
FROM ur 
ORDER BY id

Units range from UR-1 through UR-15 across the jurisdiction.

Dependency Assignment

DEPENDENCIASpecific police station or unit handling the case:

Auto-populated based on Regional Unit selection
Ensures proper case routing
Enables jurisdictional tracking

Report Date Information

The system captures when the report was filed:

// Date components
"d"  => Day of report (current day auto-filled)
"m"  => Month of report (current month auto-filled)
"a"  => Year of report (current year auto-filled)

Auto-Population: The date fields automatically populate with the current date, which can be adjusted if needed for backdated reports.

Party Information

Complainant/Victim Details

DENUNCIANTE

Complainant Information

Full name of person filing report
May be the victim or third party
Text field with 60-character capacity
Required for case processing

Accused Party Details

ACUSADO/A

Accused Person Information

Full name of alleged perpetrator
Text field with 60-character capacity
Critical for protective measures
Used for restraining order processing

Both fields use gender-neutral formatting (DENUNCIANTE, ACUSADO/A) to accommodate all case types.

Incident Documentation

Case Narrative

The system provides structured fields for detailed incident documentation:

Incident Description
Protective Measures
Additional Information

RELATO SINTETICO DEL HECHO DENUNCIADO(Synthetic Account of Reported Incident)

<textarea name="relato" 
          cols="45" 
          rows="5">
</textarea>

Should Include:

Date and time of incident
Location of violence
Nature of violence (physical, verbal, psychological)
Injuries sustained
Witnesses present
Prior incidents (if applicable)
Immediate danger assessment

MEDIDAS ADOPTADAS(Measures Adopted)

<textarea name="medidas" 
          cols="45" 
          rows="5">
</textarea>

Document:

Emergency protective orders issued
Restraining orders requested/granted
No-contact orders
Emergency housing arrangements
Medical attention provided
Social services contacted
Referrals to support organizations
Safety planning conducted

Proper documentation of protective measures is critical for victim safety and legal proceedings.

OTROS DATOS DE INTERES(Other Data of Interest)

<textarea name="otros" 
          cols="45" 
          rows="5">
</textarea>

May Include:

History of domestic violence
Children in household
Weapons in home
Substance abuse factors
Mental health concerns
Economic dependency
Immigration status issues
Language barriers
Cultural considerations

Detention Management

Arrest Status Tracking

The system monitors whether the accused was detained:

Detention Status

DETENIDO (Detained)

SELECCIONAR

Default/Not yet determined

SI

Accused was arrested

NO

No arrest made

Detention Duration

TIEMPO DETENIDO (Time Detained)

<input name="tiempo" 
       type="text" 
       size="50">

Document:

Hours/days detained
Detention location
Release conditions (if applicable)
Bail/bond status
Court date assignments
Monitoring requirements (ankle monitor, check-ins, etc.)

Detention information is crucial for victim safety planning and case management. Update this field as case status changes.

Case Management Workflow

Initial Report Processing

Emergency Response

Assess immediate danger
Provide emergency medical care if needed
Separate parties if both present
Ensure victim safety

Case Creation

Log into Family Violence module
Select Regional Unit and Dependency
Verify auto-populated date or adjust if needed

Party Information

Enter complainant/victim name
Enter accused party name
Verify spelling for legal documents

Incident Documentation

Document detailed incident narrative
Record all protective measures taken
Note any additional relevant information

Detention Status

Select if arrest was made
Document detention duration and conditions

Save Case

Click GUARDAR (Save) to register case in system

Case Updates and Follow-up

Cases can be updated as situations evolve:

// Case deletion capability for authorized users
if (isset($_GET["sel"])) {
    $cod = $_GET["sel"];
    
    $sql = "DELETE FROM violencia_familiar 
            WHERE cod=$cod";
    
    // Confirmation messages:
    // Success: 'SE BORRO EL REGISTRO CORRECTAMENTE'
    // Error: 'ERROR, NO SE PUDO BORRAR EL REGISTRO'
}

Deletion Restrictions: Case deletion should be restricted to authorized administrators only. Consider implementing soft deletes to maintain case history.

Data Structure

The violencia_familiar table stores:

CREATE TABLE violencia_familiar (
    cod INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,        -- Case code
    ur_id INTEGER,                  -- Regional unit
    dependencia VARCHAR,            -- Police station
    fecha_denuncia DATE,            -- Report date
    denunciante VARCHAR(60),        -- Complainant name
    acusado VARCHAR(60),            -- Accused name
    relato TEXT,                    -- Incident narrative
    medidas TEXT,                   -- Protective measures
    otros TEXT,                     -- Additional info
    detenido VARCHAR(20),           -- Detention status
    tiempo_detenido VARCHAR(50)     -- Detention duration
);

Best Practices

Victim Safety First

Priority Considerations:

Assess lethality risk immediately
Implement protective measures before completing documentation
Provide victim with safety plan and resources
Coordinate with victim services organizations
Follow up within 24-48 hours

Keep emergency shelter and hotline information readily accessible for immediate referrals.

Thorough Documentation

Documentation Standards:

Use objective, factual language
Include direct quotes when relevant
Document all visible injuries with photos if possible
Note demeanor and emotional state
Record exact threats made
List all witnesses
Preserve evidence properly

Detailed documentation strengthens legal cases and improves victim outcomes.

Protective Measures

Common Interventions:

Emergency Protective Orders (EPO)
Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO)
No-contact directives
Weapon confiscation
Emergency housing referrals
Medical treatment coordination
Crisis counseling referrals
Child protective services notification (when applicable)

Follow-up Protocols

Case Management:

Schedule follow-up contact within 24-48 hours
Verify protective orders were served
Check on victim safety regularly
Update case notes with new information
Coordinate with prosecutors office
Track court dates and outcomes
Document any violations of protective orders

Integration with Other Systems

Family Violence cases may connect with:

Homicides

Cases that escalate to domestic homicide or femicideView Homicides Module →

Reports

Statistical analysis of domestic violence patternsView Reports →

Reporting Capabilities

The system enables analysis of:

Case Volume: Track cases by jurisdiction and time period
Repeat Offenders: Identify accused parties with multiple reports
Detention Rates: Monitor arrest rates in domestic violence cases
Geographic Patterns: Analyze hotspots for targeted intervention
Protective Measure Effectiveness: Evaluate which measures work best

Victim Resources

Resource Integration: Consider integrating links to victim support services:

Domestic violence hotlines
Emergency shelters
Legal aid services
Counseling services
Children’s services
Immigration assistance

Multi-Agency Coordination

Family violence cases often require coordination with:

Judicial System
- Courts for protective orders
- Prosecutors for criminal charges
- Probation for monitoring
Social Services
- Child protective services
- Housing assistance
- Financial support programs
Healthcare
- Emergency medical care
- Forensic documentation
- Mental health services
Community Organizations
- Victim advocacy groups
- Domestic violence shelters
- Legal aid clinics

Homicides - For cases escalating to femicide or domestic homicide
Statistics Dashboard - Analyze domestic violence trends
Case Management - General case tracking and follow-up

Incident Management

Operations

Specialized Modules

Analytics & Reporting

Overview

Case Registration System

Jurisdictional Assignment

Report Date Information

Party Information

Complainant/Victim Details

DENUNCIANTE

Accused Party Details

ACUSADO/A

Incident Documentation

Case Narrative

Detention Management

Arrest Status Tracking

SELECCIONAR

SI

NO

Case Management Workflow

Initial Report Processing

Case Updates and Follow-up

Data Structure

Best Practices

Integration with Other Systems

Homicides

Reports

Reporting Capabilities

Victim Resources

Multi-Agency Coordination

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Incident Management

Operations

Specialized Modules

Analytics & Reporting

​Overview

​Case Registration System

​Jurisdictional Assignment

​Report Date Information

​Party Information

​Complainant/Victim Details

DENUNCIANTE

​Accused Party Details

ACUSADO/A

​Incident Documentation

​Case Narrative

​Detention Management

​Arrest Status Tracking

SELECCIONAR

SI

NO

​Case Management Workflow

​Initial Report Processing

​Case Updates and Follow-up

​Data Structure

​Best Practices

​Integration with Other Systems

Homicides

Reports

​Reporting Capabilities

​Victim Resources

​Multi-Agency Coordination

​Related Modules

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Overview

Case Registration System

Jurisdictional Assignment

Report Date Information

Party Information

Complainant/Victim Details

Accused Party Details

Incident Documentation

Case Narrative

Detention Management

Arrest Status Tracking

Case Management Workflow

Initial Report Processing

Case Updates and Follow-up

Data Structure

Best Practices

Integration with Other Systems

Reporting Capabilities

Victim Resources

Multi-Agency Coordination

Related Modules